Homemade Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe

Name: Homemade Shrimp Fried Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup soy sauce; 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons sesame oil, divided; 1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 small sweet red pepper, chopped; 4 cups cold cooked rice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 4 green onions, sliced; 1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons sesame oil, divided
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1 small onion, chopped
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
4 cups cold cooked rice
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 green onions, sliced
1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro

1
In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, 2 tablespoons sesame oil, ginger, garlic and pepper flakes. Transfer 3 tablespoons to a large resealable plastic bag; add shrimp. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 30 minutes. Set aside remaining soy sauce mixture.
2
In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry onion and pepper in 1 tablespoon canola oil and 1 teaspoon sesame oil for 4-6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove and set aside.
3
Drain shrimp and discard marinade. In the same skillet, stir-fry shrimp in remaining canola and sesame oil for 5-6 minutes or until they turn pink. Remove and set aside.
4
Add rice, reserved soy sauce mixture and salt to the pan; cook 4-6 minutes or until heated through, stirring to break up rice and coat evenly. Stir in green onions, cilantro, onion-pepper mixture and shrimp; heat through.

1089

kcal

Calories

Fat

184

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons sesame oil, divided, 1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot, 3 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Homemade Shrimp Fried Rice falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Homemade Shrimp Fried Rice

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